Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Miscellaneous Event
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3/21

Luce Artist Talk with Artists in Costume and Set Design

Local costume and set designers with a current show at the CulturalDC theater space discuss their work in related to works in the Smithsonian American Art Museum. At the Luce Foundation Center.Smithsonian American Art Museum
Eighth and F streets NW,
Washington,
DC
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202-633-8579

Asia Nine Bar and Lounge

Theater

Discovery Theater

Performing Arts
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12/31

Baby T Rex's Holiday Surprise

The baby dinosaur and his friends go on a globetrotting musical adventure to show midwinter celebrations are all about family, food and fun. Best for age 2 to 6. At the Discovery Theater.Discovery Theater
1100 Jefferson Dr. SW,
Washington,
DC
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202-633-8700

Exhibit
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Through 5/3

Nasta'liq: The Genius of Persian Calligraphy

The focus of this exhibition is a calligraphic script that was developed in 14th-century Iran, with more than 20 works from 1400 to 1600 on display.Arthur M. Sackler Gallery - Smithsonian Institution
1050 Independence Ave. SW,
Washington,
DC
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202-633-1000

Music Event
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3/14

Anton Belov

In "Inspired by Persia," the Russian baritone performs Persian and Persian-inspired poetry set to music by Brahms, Schumann, Wolf, and Tchaikovsky performed by pianist Vera Danchenko-Stern. At the Meyer Auditorium.Freer Gallery of Art - Smithsonian Institution
Jefferson Drive at 12th Street SW,
Washington,
DC

Music Event
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4/30

Shanghai Quartet

The string ensemble performs the world premiere of Lei Liang's Verge Quartet, as well as works by Ravel and Beethoven. Part of the Bill and Mary Meyer Concert Series. At the Meyer Auditorium.Freer Gallery of Art - Smithsonian Institution
Jefferson Drive at 12th Street SW,
Washington,
DC